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Week in Corona: Rutherford County has 5 confirmed cases

Mar 21, 2020 at 11:35 am by Michelle Willard

The biggest thing that bothers me, other than a lack of leadership, is that the state seems to be hoarding information from the public. Yesterday, I accused Bill Ketron of wi.... Read More

Week in Ketron: Why is our county mayor lying to us about COVID-19?

Mar 20, 2020 at 03:54 pm by Michelle Willard 2

I only have one question today: Why is our county mayor lying to us? In these unprecedented and trying times, we need a strong leader who isn't afraid to tell us the truth..... Read More

United Way offers giving opportunity to help with basic needs during pandemic

Mar 20, 2020 at 07:00 am by United Way

In less than two weeks, the Middle Tennessee community has been faced with destructive tornadoes and now the development of COVID-19 throughout the country. As the community.... Read More

Nissan suspends production

Mar 19, 2020 at 02:19 pm by Michelle Willard

Nissan announced that it will temporarily suspend production of its manufacturing facilities in the U.S. starting March 20 through April 6. The company is taking this action.... Read More

How to keep tabs on your government from the comfort of home

Mar 19, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

In response to recent guidance issued by the CDC and Tennessee Department of Health, the City of Murfreesboro is strongly discouraging citizens from attending Council meetings.... Read More

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How local businesses and others are responding to COVID-19

Mar 19, 2020 at 10:15 am by Michelle Willard

According to a report from WalletHub, Tennessee has fallen behind other states in its response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). To identify which states are taking the la.... Read More

How the UT Extension Can Help You Plan for Income Loss During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Mar 19, 2020 at 08:00 am by Downtown Hotness

The coronavirus pandemic is causing rapid changes to our daily lives and the economy. Work hours are being reduced and jobs are being cut across many industries. University of.... Read More

Week in Ketron: Pandemics, firings and more fines

Mar 18, 2020 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard

With the pandemic panic going on I thought it might be a good opportunity to catch up with the goings on in the Historic Courthouse. While everyone is panic buying toilet p.... Read More

How Smyrna is taking proactive measures regarding COVID-19

Mar 17, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the Tennessee Department of Health, The Town of Smyrna continues to monitor and adjust prot.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools will provide free breakfast and lunch during quarantine

Mar 16, 2020 at 02:33 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Schools will provide breakfast and lunch to any child 18 and under at no charge beginning Tuesday, March 17, while the district is closed out of concern over.... Read More

How are kids getting fed during the COVID-19 quarantine?

Mar 16, 2020 at 11:30 am by Murfreesboro City Schools

Murfreesboro City Schools’ Nutrition Department will sponsor the free Emergency Food Service Program at over 30 locations this week, March 16-27, 2020 Design.... Read More

Poetry: Pandemic Love by Lynn Ungar

Mar 16, 2020 at 09:12 am by Paulette Jackson

Pandemic ~ Lynn Ungar What if you thought of itas the Jews consider the Sabbath—the most sacred of times?Cease from travel.Cease from buying and selling.Give up, just.... Read More

First COVID-19 case confirmed in Rutherford County

Mar 13, 2020 at 04:35 pm by Voice Wire

The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19, including one in Rutherford County, bringing the state’s total number of confirmed cases t.... Read More

Tennessee Consumer Outlook fever chart for March2020

MTSU BERC: COVID-19 shakes up stock market and consumer outlook

Mar 13, 2020 at 08:58 am by Voice Wire

While the most recent Tennessee Consumer Outlook Survey showed a dip in current consumer confidence mixed with a rosier outlook for the future, the recent economic impacts of.... Read More

Is the media playing Three Card Monte with COVID-19?

Mar 12, 2020 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson 2

I love the TV show Leverage. One of my favorite episodes is "The Three Card Monte." A card trick, the dealer shows the player the Queen and tells the player to keep their eye.... Read More